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2009 Kia Optima Overview

Likes:

  • Spacious cabin
  • Large trunk
  • Easy maneuverability

Dislikes:

  • Conservative, anonymous styling
  • Dull interior materials
  • Anti-lock brakes not available on the base model
  • No satellite radio or Bluetooth interface

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The experts at TheCarConnection.com consulted a number of professional review sources in compiling this extensive review on the 2009 Kia Optima. TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Optima and bring their experience to this review. Likes: - Spacious cabin ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The Kia Optima lineup gets a makeover for 2009, but reviews read by TheCarConnection.com reveal that this mid-size sedan is still a styling disappointment. The Kia Optima last underwent a major redesign in 2006, but in response to broad criticism of the Optima's style, Kia...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan I4 Man LX $17,495 / $16,510 City: 22
Hwy: 32
2009 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan I4 Auto LX $18,950 / $17,710 City: 22
Hwy: 32
2009 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan I4 Auto EX $20,690 / $19,255 City: 22
Hwy: 32
2009 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan V6 Auto EX $21,695 / $20,095 City: 20
Hwy: 28
2009 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan I4 Auto SX $21,140 / $19,665 City: 22
Hwy: 32
2009 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan V6 Auto SX $22,145 / $20,600 City: 20
Hwy: 28

2009 Kia Optima Related News

  • Kia Optimizes Optima for 2009

    By TCC Team's avatar TCC Team | 03/20/08 6:28 PM

    Let’s face it: some products are just, well, boring. And there’s been no better case in point than the Kia Optima, a sedan that could get lost in a crowd, even if it were... Read more

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Other Choices:

Thanks to its bargain base prices, which start several thousand dollars less than the Camry and Accord (which are admittedly plusher and more refined), the 2009 Kia Optima appeals to shoppers who want their money to go the furthest in a new mid-size sedan. Versus a smaller sedan or more luxurious used car, the Optima offers an enviable new-car warranty from Kia. Other direct competition might include the Dodge Avenger, which flaunts a distinctly American design inside and out. The Avenger falls behind due to its coarse powertrain and chintzy interior materials. The Fusion also has standout styling but is much more fun to drive than the Optima, even as a base four-cylinder model. The new Malibu, though it costs only slightly more, feels in a class above, with a swoopy interior design, high-grade materials, and a very refined driving experience.

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